Free lecture- Sunday-@-the-Segal, before Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

Sunday-@-the-Segal

A series of intimate conversation and riveting lectures at

The Leanor and Alvin Segal Theatre

Diana LeBlanc

Don't miss the always-interesting Sunday-@-the-Segal for the upcoming production, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, as we welcome acclaimed director, Diana LeBlanc. Ms LeBlanc will talk about Tennessee Williams' Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and the various approaches to directing American classics.

Ms Leblanc is an actor as well as a theatre and opera director with numerous awards and nominations to her credit. For the Segal Theatre, directing credits include: The Odd Couple, Fallen Angels and Rose. At the Stratford Festival of Canada, credits include: A Delicate Balance, Ghosts, The Seagull, Macbeth, The Cherry Orchard, Death of a Salesman, Romeo and Juliet, Sweet Bird of Youth and the renowned Long Day's Journey into Night. A founding member of Soulpepper, directing credits include: The Real Thing, Zoo Story, The Maids and A Streetcar Named Desire. Recent projects include: Assorted Candies at Thousand Island Playhouse and On ne badine pas avec l'amour for Théâtre français de Toronto. Ms. Leblanc is a graduate of the National Theatre School of Canada, a recipient of the Prix Alliance Français and a former artistic director of Théâtre français de Toronto.

Sunday, October 26, 2008

11 AM

Coffee and refreshments will be served in the lobby afterwards

(Tickets on sale now for the first preview of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof at 1:30 pm)

At the Leanor and Alvin Segal Theatre, 5170 Cote Ste. Catherine Rd.

FREE ADMISSION!! No reservations necessary, general admission

The Leanor and Alvin Segal Theatre and Ernst & Young present

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, October 26-November 16, 2008

For tickets call (514) 739-7944 or log on to www.segalcentre.org

Shaw Festival Announces Fall Lecture Series

Shaw Festival Announces Fall Lecture Series

Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, September 24, 2008 … The Shaw Festival is thrilled to announce its second fall celebrity lecture series: Four Lectures in the Provocative Spirit of Bernard Shaw. Funded by the Government of Ontario’s Celebrate Ontario Festival and Event Enhancement initiative, The Shaw will present lectures by Seymour Hersh, Stevie Cameron, Tomson Highway and Dr. Samantha Nutt.

Inspired by the brilliance, bravery, humanity and humour of Bernard Shaw, the Shaw Festival is a crucible of progressive and provocative ideas which illuminate our understanding of today’s world. Relevant and engaging theatre on the festival’s three stages is enhanced each season with a robust education program. Like Shaw’s, the work of these four prominent and passionate speakers shines light on the dilemmas of our world, encouraging us all to take action.

On announcing this year’s lecture series, Shaw Festival Executive Director Colleen Blake said: “The speakers we will present in our lecture series this year illustrate how the provocative spirit of Bernard Shaw still lives in discussions about today’s critical world issues. We were thrilled with the audience reception to last year’s inaugural series, which included Ken Wiwa, Mary Walsh, Sir Salman Rushdie and Tim Flannery, and are delighted that, thanks to the Government of Ontario, we are able to continue the series this season.”

Seymour Hersh October 12, 2008

Seymour Hersh is one of America’s most respected and groundbreaking investigative journalists. He has broken some of the biggest cover ups of the modern era -- from My Lai to Abu Ghraib -- and his work continues to uncover deceit and challenge corruption at the highest levels. In his analysis of U.S. foreign policy, he exposes the often shadowy world where official foreign policy stance meets political reality in other parts of the world. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, Hersh is also the author of Chain of Command and The Dark Side of Camelot.

Stevie Cameron October 19, 2008

Award-winning journalist Stevie Cameron is also a successful author, commentator, humanitarian and founding editor of Elm Street Magazine. Cameron's passion for writing, uncovering and dissecting stories of the day have earned her acclaim as one of Canada's foremost investigative journalists. In her lectures, Cameron takes a critical look at Canadian politics, business, society and the future.

Tomson Highway October 26, 2008

Tomson Highway is a playwright, author, musician, multilingual speaker, member of the Order of Canada and recipient of five doctorates. Throughout his life, he has overcome incredible obstacles, including the residential school system, prejudice, and struggles to have his work recognized, to become one of Canada’s foremost aboriginal and creative voices.

Dr. Samantha Nutt November 2, 2008

Dr. Samantha Nutt is Founder and Executive Director of War Child Canada. A medical doctor with over 13 years experience working in war zones and committed to peace, human rights and social justice, her ambition has always been to help war-affected women and children. Called one of “12 Canadians making a difference” by Maclean’s Magazine, she has received numerous awards for her work, including Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 Award.

Each lecture will be held at 11 am in the Royal George Theatre, 85 Queen St., Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. Tickets are $20 each or $65 for the series and $10 each for students. Tickets are available online at www.shawfest.com or by calling the Shaw Festival Box Office at 1-800-511-7429 or 905-468-2172.

The 2008 season is proudly presented by HSBC Bank Canada/HSBC Bank USA, N.A.

Musée du Château Ramezay Museum

Le monde mystérieux des profondeurs marines

Conférence

MONTRÉAL, le 4 juillet 2008 – Dans le cadre de l'exposition Peurs bleues, le Musée du Château Ramezay propose, le 12 juillet 2008 à 14h, une conférence intitulée Le monde mystérieux des profondeurs marines présentée par Monsieur Nelson Cazeils.

Depuis toujours les monstres marins fascinent, qu'ils s'agissent de créatures fantasmagoriques et redoutables, comme les sirènes et le Grand Serpent de Mer, ou d'animaux réels et effrayants, à l'exemple du calmar géant ou du cachalot solitaire, naufrageur de vaisseaux.

Monsieur Nelson Cazeils fera la démonstration que malgré l'avancée du savoir scientifique, les monstres marins apparaissent plus vivants que jamais. Les mythes, les légendes, les mystifications et la réalité ne cessent d'être entremêlés.

La conférence Le monde mystérieux des profondeurs marines est incluse dans les frais d'admission.

Le Musée du Château Ramezay est situé en plein cœur du Vieux-Montréal, à deux pas de la Place Jacques-Cartier et du métro Champ-de-Mars, face à l'Hôtel de Ville de Montréal.

The Mysterious World of the Deep Sea

Conference

Montréal, July 4, 2008 – The Château Ramezay Museum invites you to The Mysterious World of the Deep Sea conference on July 12, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. as part of the exhibit Here Be Monsters. This conference is presented by Mr. Nelson Cazeils.

Sea monsters have always captivated us, whether they be fantastical creatures, like mermaids and the Great Sea-Snake, or real sea monsters, like the giant squid or the sperm-whale, both of which are known ship sinkers.

Mr. Nelson Cazeils will host the conference and show that, despite what science says, sea monsters are more alive than ever. Myths, legends, and hoaxes are forever mixed with reality.

The Mysterious World of the Deep Sea conference is included in the admission price.

The Château Ramezay Museum is located right in the heart of Old-Montreal, next to the Champ-de-Mars metro station and the Place Jacques-Cartier, facing Montreal's City Hall.

Free lecture- Sunday-@-the-Segal

CBC Radio One 88.5 FM

Presents

Sunday-@-the-Segal

A series of intimate conversation and riveting lectures at

The Leanor and Alvin Segal Theatre

Don't miss Sunday-@-the-Segal for the upcoming Dora Wasserman Yiddish Theatre musical production, The Wise Men of Chelm, as we welcome theatre reviewer Lynn Slotkin. Ms Slotkin will be sharing her insight in her talk titled, Critics: Who Cares What They Think?

One of Canada's most influential critics, Lynn publishes the Slotkin Letter, a critical review for artistic directors and other theatre industry insiders of plays appearing in London, New York, across Canada and beyond. Her reviews have been published in The Toronto Star, The Globe and Mail, American Theatre Magazine and The Canadian Jewish News. She is the theatre critic for CBC Radio One's Here and Now, the drive home show in Toronto. Lynn sees on average 250 productions each year.

Sunday, June 15, 200

11 AM

Coffee and refreshments will be served in the lobby

(Tickets on sale now for the first preview of The Wise Men of Chelm at 1:30 pm)

At the Leanor and Alvin Segal Theatre, 5170 Cote Ste. Catherine Rd.

FREE ADMISSION!! No reservations necessary, general admission

The Leanor and Alvin Segal Theatre and Reitman (Canada) Ltd.

The Wise Men of Chelm, June 11- July 3, 2008

For tickets call (514) 739-7944 or log on to www.segalcentre.org